And, yes, Iwillthrow quarters at you if asked.
But thats all over now.
And you know what?

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Protagonists emotional well-being be damned, Red and Liz working together was a Good!
And I get it.
She insists, Knowing who my father is at this point isnt going to change who I am.
SMOKEY PUTNUM, NO.
Thats where Liz finds him when Cooper sends her to inquire if he has a Blacklister for them.
To which Red responds: Then I suppose Ill need my pants!
Apparently, the carnival where Smokey worked has a side hustle of laundering money for a massive drug cartel.
And that was the money Smokey decided to run off with.
If he doesnt take the money and leave, Red will shoot him.
She says if the man tries to walk out,shewill shoot him.
And hes right Liz doesnt pull the trigger.
In nature versus nurture, nature wins every time.
Sure thing, Lizzie, you do you, girl.
Maybe take a stab at have a little fun while youre at it, lifes been hard.
But is that worth sacrificing the integrity of this shows other main character again and again?
ShouldntLizbe the first member of Reds trusted team?
Because Liz never gets to know anything.
Elsewhere, Red tells Dembe: We need to find that suitcase.
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